Phakaaathi takes a look at exactly how Sundowns booked their Nedbank Cup final meeting with Orlando Pirates on Saturday.
Thembinkosi Lorch celebrates with Khuliso Mudau after scoring Sundowns’ second goal against Stellenbosch in the Nedbank Cup semifinal. Picture: Backpagepix
The efforts of Rulani Mokwena’s men in reaching the Nedbank Cup final is even more commendable, given the amount of football they have played this season. Sundowns also reached the semifinals of the Caf Champions League, while their players also made up the majority of the Bafana Bafana team that won the bronze medal at the Africa Cup of Nations in the Ivory Coast.
Daine Klate’s La Masia were handed a lifeline when Marcelo Allende’s clumsy challenge got them a penalty and Fuad Johnson fired home in the 37th minute. It was Thembinkosi Lorch who ultimately made the difference, latching onto Bongani Zungu’s pass and smashing a brilliant shot high into the net to break the deadlock.
The game went all the way to penalties and while Gaston Sirino missed for Sundowns, both Thokozani Sekotlong and Singnkhi Mphedi failed to score for TUKS, leaving Shalulile to fire the winning penalty past Edward Maova.An in-form Stellenbosch were looking to get to a second cup final this season as they took on Mamelodi Sundowns at the Danie Craven Stadium.
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